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Dec 10, 2014

My Darling Girls, I know - it's been way too long, and suddenly, I have all these things I want to tell you about. First - let's start with you guys. Izz - you are a few weeks shy of 9 years old and in the fourth grade. You are... Continue reading

Posted Dec 5, 2014 at Letters to My Girls

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Truths We Find to be Self-Evident, Part Two: What It Means to Keep Your Mouth Shut

If you're joining me here today, you might wish to read Part One of this story: Truths We Find to be Self-Evident, Part One: Mommy and the Catholic Church Dear Darling Daughters: A few people have asked me why I can’t keep my mouth shut about what happened at our... Continue reading

Posted Jul 2, 2012 at Letters to My Girls

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Truths We Find to be Self-Evident: Part 1: Mommy & The Catholic Church

Darling Girls, I have a complicated story to tell you. It's one I've held back for almost three years now as I've worked through one of the most difficult times I've experienced in my social and religious education. You were uniquely involved, and I want you to have the story,... Continue reading

Posted Jun 14, 2012 at Letters to My Girls

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To Test or Not To Test. Cancer is The Question.

Dear Girls, I went to the doctor recently to find out how much closer to menopause I am now than I was last year. During the appointment, along with the usual tests that are ordered, I was offered a new test to determine if I have a certain cancer gene.... Continue reading

Posted Mar 27, 2011 at Letters to My Girls

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For Sweet Sophie on Her Fourth Birthday

How lucky am I to be your Mommy? I think the heavens dropped you from above, my sweet Sophia, with your sparkling eyes and constant grin. You wake up and immediately, you're talking and happy and excited to be alive. You make everyone around you smile. You're the best snugglebug... Continue reading

Posted Jan 4, 2011 at Letters to My Girls

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Thoughts for My Izz on Her 6th Birthday

Darling Izz, One of the most difficult moments of motherhood was the day we dismantled the crib, signaling that the season of babies had passed and would not come again. We made so many special preparations for you. The perfect sheets, the perfect shade of pink, bees all 'round your... Continue reading

Posted Dec 20, 2010 at Letters to My Girls

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Why This Mommy is Losing Her Mind!

One of the reasons I started blogging was to commiserate with other menopausal mommies. I sort of expected them to come out of the woodwork once I let the secret out that, hey, it's OK that your uterus is shriveling up and you're still changing diapers! Let's get rid of... Continue reading

Posted Nov 9, 2010 at Letters to My Girls

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Lorie Fuller is now following Katie Scott

Oct 27, 2010

Between the Stirrups

So, that guy - the one with the white jacket and blue face-mask? The one whose eyes are smiling at you from beyond the white drape, holding just beyond your sight a long, thin tube with some stuff in it? The one who you might have fantasized about once or... Continue reading

Posted Oct 27, 2010 at Letters to My Girls

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Wife, Mother, Sock Hoarder

My girls: Sometimes, admitting failings can be cathartic, allowing us to let go and move forward. I've decided to share with you one of my miserable failings, hoping I may now be able to conquer it, and hoping you won't suffer the same way I do. Let me just get... Continue reading

Posted Oct 17, 2010 at Letters to My Girls

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What Can I Teach You About Spiritualism?

Dear Girls: I had a lovely discussion with a friend this morning about spiritualism and existentialism. Our conversation danced around children and family and how our lives are meant to teach us lessons that are sometimes difficult. One of the many things we touched upon is what it means to... Continue reading

Posted Oct 10, 2010 at Letters to My Girls

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Why You Want Toys (and I Won't Buy Them)

Darling Daughters: You girls have already become addicts to advertising. Yes, I let you watch TV a little bit each day and I know you'll be in years of therapy because of it. For the most part, I let you watch what you want unless or until I see gratuitous... Continue reading

Posted Sep 28, 2010 at Letters to My Girls

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Naomi's Story: Infertility, Loss & Love

When I asked my friend, Naomi, to be my first guest blogger, and knowing what a devoted mother she is, I knew she would have stories to tell. I've read this one now a half-dozen times, and I still feel a little piece of me fall away each time the... Continue reading

Posted Sep 23, 2010 at Letters to My Girls

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I knew the day would come when we would be at a...

I knew the day would come when we would be at a store in front of the "Ugly Doll" display, and I would utter those fateful words (slow mo), " I can make one of those!". I call this "The Even Uglier Doll." Continue reading

Posted Sep 20, 2010 at Letters to My Girls

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Grocery Cart Rage: The Newest SAHM Affliction Affecting Millions of Mommies

I've been working really hard lately on my issues with grocery shoppers. I used to love grocery shopping and for awhile I even went with my best girlfriend who lived in the same apartment complex I did. She would show me foods that I had never tried or give me... Continue reading

Posted Sep 19, 2010 at Letters to My Girls

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Naomi's Story: Adoption and Sisterhood

I strongly believe that certain souls are placed into your life to teach you something you need to know that is spiritually significant. My friend, Naomi, is one such person in my life. We worked together in the 80's in banking, where I was lucky enough to learn some very... Continue reading

Posted Sep 17, 2010 at Letters to My Girls

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Super-Glue and the Urge to Extricate

My darling girls: I was thinking about Super-Glue this weekend. When you get Super-Glue on your fingers and then press them together, they stick, right? What's the next thing you do? I don't know what you do - maybe you are calm, cool, and collected in the face of fingers... Continue reading

Posted Sep 14, 2010 at Letters to My Girls

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Your Health, Your Doctor, and Self-Advocacy

My Dear Daughters: We will spend lots of time talking about your health. We'll talk about how to care for your body, how to feed it, exercise it, nourish it, respect it. I'll tell you the mistakes I made and why. We won't focus on what we look like, how... Continue reading

Posted Sep 8, 2010 at Letters to My Girls

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Life Unexpected: Seven Days in the Abyss

A week ago today I woke up the morning after a dinner party with my lips tingling and my feet itching. It was the start of one of those life-changing events that I never quite expect and would love to forgo, despite thinking myself an adventurous, go-with-it, kind of girl.... Continue reading

Posted Sep 5, 2010 at Letters to My Girls

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Peri-Menopause, Brains & Boobs

by Lorie Fuller We joined the YMCA at the beginning of the summer, partly to give the kiddos access to the pool and some activities, partly to give me a chance to get physical. I termed it, "The Naked Y," because there's a bright-shiny-new-pool with bright-shiny-new-bikini-mommies. Oh, and the yoga... Continue reading

Posted Aug 25, 2010 at Letters to My Girls

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Mommyhood and the Division of the Cinnamon Roll

by Lorie Fuller So, my husband brought home my favorite Great Harvest Bread Company cinnamon rolls this morning after taking the kids to swim lessons. I know, I know--that makes him freaking fabulous compared to some husbands, so what can I possibly complain about? I happen to be one of... Continue reading

Posted Aug 21, 2010 at Letters to My Girls

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Lorie Fuller is now following Autumn Ray Threads

Aug 19, 2010

Lorie Fuller is now following A Jaded Mama

Aug 19, 2010

Lorie Fuller is now following Glory Days Naturals

Aug 19, 2010